Aston

At a Glance: Name: Aston – Meaning: eastern settlement – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AS-tən

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Aston is an Old English name that began as a place name and surname, and it literally means "eastern settlement" — from "east" plus "settlement." You might come across the claim that it means "ash tree settlement," but that meaning actually belongs to the similarly spelled Ashton; Aston's roots point east, not to trees.

Meaning & Origin of Aston

Meaning: Eastern settlement.

Origin: Old English (place name/surname).

A common claim: Aston is often said to mean 'ash tree settlement' Actually: That gloss actually belongs to the similarly spelled name Ashton (Old English 'ash' + 'settlement'); Aston itself is 'east' + 'settlement,' i.e. 'eastern settlement.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Aston

Phonetic: AS-tən   IPA: /ˈæstən/

Popularity of Aston

Aston peaked at rank #1092 in 2015 with 178 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to rank #1575 with 109 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aston mean?

Eastern settlement. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aston)

How do you pronounce Aston?

Aston is pronounced AS-tən (IPA: /ˈæstən/).

Is Aston a popular name right now?

Aston peaked at #1092 in 2015 and is ranked #1575 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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